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  4. The potential energy U of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance r between the atoms are shown in the given figure.<img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/9a28830e7ee9e78917ce04394f5d33a6-.png /> Read the following statements carefully. 1. The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to r2. 2. At r=r1, the force between the atom is repulsive. 3. For r>r2, the force between the atoms is attractive. Which of the above statements is true?

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Q. The potential energy $U$ of two atoms of a diatomic molecule as a function of distance $r$ between the atoms are shown in the given figure.image
Read the following statements carefully.
1. The equilibrium separation distance between the atoms is equal to $r_{2}$.
2. At $r=r_{1}$, the force between the atom is repulsive.
3. For $r>r_{2}$, the force between the atoms is attractive. Which of the above statements is true?

Mechanical Properties of Solids

Solution:

Correct answer is (d) 2 and 3